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Signs say Manitoba’s wild pigs aren’t headed for a population boom, says Wayne Lees, co-ordinator for Squeal on Pigs Manitoba.

“We’ve always heard that, you know, these pigs are going to explode in population,” Lees said. “Our field experience didn’t really support that, so we wanted to start challenging some of these assumptions.”

WHY IT MATTERS: A study from Squeal on Pigs Manitoba appears to show a slower population growth of wild pigs in Manitoba than originally expected.

Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.

The Conservative leader was campaigning in Hamilton, Ont., on Wednesday, with just days to go before the federal vote on Monday and a day after he released the party's costed campaign platform.

The 2025 Agricultural Water Management Fund is now accepting applications. This fund aims to support agricultural producers and local governments in developing effective water management projects.

Naomi Paley, Manager of Drainage Extension at the Water Security Agency, explains that qualified applicants can receive up to $95,000 per project through a cost-sharing approach across three funding streams:

With April being National Tissue and Organ Donation Month, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is using art to promote awareness.

Cree Artist Kevin Wesaquate was commissioned to create a piece that would draw attention to the desperate need for organ and tissue donors in Canada, especially within the Indigenous population.

His painting, titled NEWO, depicts a single body divided into four parts, each representing emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual health. Wesaquate says all four quadrants must be nurtured and cared for in order to be considered healthy.

The Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery collected accolades for its dedication, work and programming from its provincial organization. The Museums Association of Saskatchewan has launched a Stickers of Excellence initiative, an annual opportunity to celebrate the work of its member museums and to encourage tourism and community pride. 

Progress has been made on adding permanent light fixtures at Glenn Hall Park. 

A group led by the Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) Mohawks Football has been working hard to make the project a reality. 

After receiving permission from the City of Humboldt to begin fundraising, they have been busy trying to get the lights installed at the field for this fall.  

The Humboldt Theatre Club has been active in the community for 9 years, and this spring’s production marks the 10th in their illustrious history. For its special anniversary production, the troupe is staging “Larceny and Old Lace,” a spoof of the revered “Arsenic and Old Lace” production familiar to many theatre goers.  

Sarah Miller, production director, says this year’s choice was a welcome replacement to their original intention. 

Bolt Brain Buster:

Which country was the first to give women the right to vote?

Text your answers to the Humboldt Sobeys Talk and Text line 306-682-0107

Tune in to the morning show or check back tomorrow for the answer!

Answer: New Zealand 

Cattle market analyst Anne Wasko from Gateway Livestock says that's largely due to tariff uncertainties leading up to April 2nd. 

She notes despite that cattle prices in Western Canada have remained strong, hitting record highs across all classes of cattle with slaughter cow prices hitting another high last week.

The waning days of the federal election campaign saw voters turn out in record numbers for advance polls and party leaders attempt to poke holes in each others' platforms.

Elections Canada said in a news release Tuesday that the four days of advance polling between Friday and Monday set a new record for turnout, with 7.3 million people casting ballots early.

That's up 25 per cent from the 5.8 million people who took part in advance voting in the 2021 federal election.